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Joe Biden Picks Up Early Victories in Southern States
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In a Dramatic Turn, Buttigieg and Klobuchar Endorse Biden
In a swift turn of events, Mr. Buttigieg and Ms. Klobuchar quit the presidential race and endorsed Mr. Biden on the eve of Super Tuesday to try to boost him against the liberal front-runner, Mr. Sanders.
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‘NO NOMINATION, AGAIN’: Trump says Buttigieg dropping out of Democratic race is plot to ‘take Sanders out of play’
Reacting to reports of Pete Buttigieg ending his presidential bid, US President Donald Trump said this is the “real beginning” of a ploy by the Democrats to get rid of their frontrunner, Bernie Sanders.
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Inside the sudden end of Pete Buttigieg’s campaign
The former mayor concluded this weekend that his path had closed, before warning against Bernie Sanders' approach in his dropout speech.
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The Two Things That Sunk Buttigieg’s Candidacy
The changes in the primaries that made it harder for the South Bend mayor to succeed also constitute progress for his party.
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South Carolina blows up the 2020 primary
If there was a best case scenario for Joe Biden, this was it.
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Steyer drops out of 2020 race
The billionaire spent hundreds of millions of dollars but never made a splash in primaries or caucuses.
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Trump Again Selects Rep. John Ratcliffe to Be Intelligence Chief
He was picked for the post last year, but was withdrawn as a candidate over concerns by some on Capitol Hill and in the intelligence community about his qualifications, including fears he would politicize the position.
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‘Don’t let them take it away!’ Trump congratulates ‘Crazy Bernie’ as Sanders wins big in Nevada
Evoking painful memories, US President Donald Trump has expressed hope his potential Democratic contender won’t be robbed of the nomination this time, as Bernie Sanders is heading for a decisive victory in Nevada caucus.
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One error behind $460 million humiliation
Michael Bloomberg spent hundreds of millions of dollars to get on the debate stage. But there was one thing his money couldn’t buy.
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Trump associate Roger Stone sentenced to 40 months in prison after rollercoaster trial
Case has featured gag orders, colourful testimony, a mass resignation and Twitter rebukes from Trump
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Bloomberg roundly attacked by rivals in fiercest Democratic debate so far
Billionaire’s record on policing and discrimination condemned
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Mike Bloomberg is the clear loser of his first presidential debate after getting dunked on from all sides
Mike Bloomberg faced his first true test as a candidate on Wednesday night's Democratic debate in Nevada.
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Mike Bloomberg adds Capricia Marshall, top Clinton ally, to 2020 campaign
“Hiring Capricia is a very smart move. She’s a big deal.”
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Trump hails Barr for ‘taking charge’ of Roger Stone case as Democrats call for attorney general’s resignation
A Justice Department spokeswoman did not return a request for comment on what exact role Barr has played in Stone’s case.
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Andrew Yang Ends 2020 Presidential Campaign
The 45-year-old entrepreneur was one of the breakout stars of the Democratic primary race, building a following that started largely online but expanded to give him enough donors and polling numbers to qualify for the first six debates.
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Why a young former mayor is surging in US election
Pete Buttigieg has surged towards the top of the pack ahead of New Hampshire's Democratic primary on Tuesday. He's drawing more attention from voters - and more attacks from presidential rivals who view this newcomer to national politics as a serious threat.
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Iowa Democratic Party projects Buttigieg wins most delegates, but Sanders a close 2nd
Warren, Biden and Klobuchar are also projected to receive delegates.
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Trump fires two major impeachment figures -- Alexander Vindman and Gordon Sondland
Alexander Vindman was told his services were no longer required. Photograph: Michael Brochstein/Zuma/Rex/Shutterstock
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At last, Iowa results. So who won and lost?
The Iowa caucuses used to be viewed as messy but endearing. Now they're just a mess. Three days after Democrats across the state gathered to vote for, and haggle over, their preferred presidential nominee, results are in - but the dust still hasn't fully settled.
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